Programs

• Grades 6-8 with a classroom ratio of 6:1+1

Students work toward earning a traditional high school diploma and/or a Career Development and Occupational Studies Credential (CDOS).  Intense instructional support is provided in the small classroom setting as well as the additional support of an Alternative Learning Center. 
The program also assists students in developing social-emotional skills, such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, responsible decision making and relationship skills.

Jennifer Lepore, Principal
4 Harriman Drive
Goshen, NY  10924

Phone: 845-291-0200, Ext. 10605 
Fax: 845-751-9436

• Grades 9-12 with a classroom ratio of 6:1+1

A New York State Regents-track program that includesas students work toward earning a traditional high school diploma and/or a Career Development and Occupational Studies Credential (CDOS).  Intense instructional support is provided in the small classroom setting as well as the additional support of an Alternative Learning Center.
The program also assists students in developing social-emotional skills, such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, responsible decision making and relationship skills.

Jennifer Lepore, Principal
4 Harriman Drive
Goshen, NY  10924

Phone: 845-291-0200, Ext. 10605 
Fax: 845-751-9436

Available for special education students who are at least 16 years old and whose deficiency in high school credits makes them unlikely to achieve a high school diploma before turning 21. The program, which consists of two half-day sessions,  is focused on preparing students to take and pass the GED exam.

Barbara Gasperetti, Principal
Chester Academy Satellite
64 Hambletonian Ave.
Chester, NY  10918
Phone: 845-469-3995 

• Classroom ratios of 9:1+3 and 8:1+1

Primarily serves secondary students working toward the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC) instead of a traditional high school diploma. Students receive academic and behavioral support while working toward employment skills, Activities of Daily Living, and participation in school-to-work programs that provide community-based work experiences. 

Marissa Carlton, Principal
227 Main St.
Goshen, NY 10924 

Phone: 845-291-0200, ext. 10660

• K-1 students with a classroom ratio 6:1+3

Serves the needs of K-1 students who have been diagnosed autistic or have other speech and language concerns in a 6:1+3 classroom ratio. Students receive intensive speech therapy support along with occupational therapy, physical therapy and counseling.

Pilar Rocha, Principal
929 US-209
Cuddebackville, NY 12729

• Grades 6-8 receive individualized instruction and therapeutic support in a classroom ratio of 6:1+1

Povides services for students who struggle with behavioral and/or academic deficiencies but are on track to earn a high school diploma and/or a CDOS. An intensive PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports) program assists with encouraging students to develop and demonstrate positive and respectful attitudes. 

Pilar Rocha, Principal
10 US-209
Port Jervis, NY. 12771

Phone: 845-291-0200, Ext. 10260 
Fax: 845-291-0302

• Students in Grades 9-12 receive individualized instruction and therapeutic support in a classroom ratio of 6:1+1.

Provides services for students who struggle with behavioral and/or academic deficiencies but who are on track to earn a high school diploma and/or a CDOS. An intensive PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports) program assists with encouraging students to develop and demonstrate positive and respectful attitudes. 

Barbara Gasperetti, Principal
4 Harriman Drive
Goshen, NY   10924

Phone: 845-291-0200, Ext. 10260 
Fax: 845-291-0302

• K-5 with a classroom ratio 6:1+1

A center-based program that provides instruction for students with behavioral, social and emotional needs. These  classrooms offer a small learning environment that focuses on positive behavioral strategies. The program is designed to balance academic goals with behavioral needs that have prevented student success in prior settings.

Meghan Gildea, Principal
53 Gibson Road
Goshen, NY  10924

Phone: 845-291-0200, ext. 10230
Fax: 845-291-0916 

• Grades 6-8 with a classroom ratio of 8:1:2

A Regents-track program that helps students work toward a traditional high school diploma, many times along with a CDOS.  Students attending the Marguerite A. Flood programs demonstrate internalizing behaviors, often including depression, anxiety, and/or self-injurious behaviors.
This program provides intense therapeutic support and is adequately staffed with social workers who provide counseling services, both group and individual, as well as case management including collaboration with outside service providers.

Jennifer Lepore, Principal
4 Harriman Drive
Goshen, NY  10924

Phone: 845-291-0200, ext. 10605
Fax: 845-751-9436

• Grades 9-12 with a classroom ratio of 8:1:2

A Regents-track program to help students work toward a traditional high school diploma, many times along with a CDOS.   Students attending the Marguerite A. Flood programs demonstrate internalizing behaviors, often including depression, anxiety, and/or self-injurious behaviors.
This program provides intense therapeutic support and is adequately staffed with social workers who provide counseling services, both group and individual, as well as case management including collaboration with outside service providers.

Jennifer Lepore, Principal
4 Harriman Drive
Goshen, NY  10924

Phone: 845-291-0200, Ext. 10605
Fax: 845-751-9436

• 6:1+1 classrooms

The Middlehope Elementary Program mirrors the Liberty Elementary program and offers the same services to students in a standalone facility within the Marlboro School District. Providing instruction to students with behavioral, social and emotional needs, these classrooms offer a small learning environment that focuses on positive behavioral strategies and is designed to balance academic goals with behavioral needs to students whose success in prior settings has been limited.

Meghan Gildea, Principal
62 Overlook Drive
Newburgh, NY 12550

Phone: 845-291-0200, ext. 10950

• Grades 6-8 in a  9:1+3 class ratio

Serves students in with student academic functioning ranging from Grade 1-5 level, and many presenting with splintered skills. Hosted in the Minisink Middle School, students in this program have a higher concentration of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and functional life skills.

Pilar Rocha, Principal 
Route 6  
Slate Hill, NY  10973

Phone: 845-355-5871  
Fax: 845-355-5876

• High school students in  8:1+1 or 9:1+3 class ratios

Serves high school students with cognitive deficits who are working toward earning a SACC. The students enrolled in this program are all NYSAA students.  The students can generally function independent of additional classroom support and engage in Career and Technical Education programs when eligible, in some cases also earning a CDOS.

Pilar Rocha, Principal 
Route 6  
Slate Hill, NY  10973

Phone: 845-355-5871  
Fax: 845-355-5876

• K-12 students new to the United States

Offers comprehensive services for students who are new to the country. The program emphasizes the development of social skills, familiarization with school routines, and understanding of educational expectations within an authentic experiential setting. This approach is designed to prepare students for the continuation of their academic careers in their home school districts. 
In addition, OUB offers a Newcomer GED program for students who are at least 16 years old and whose deficiency in high school credits makes them unlikely to achieve a high school diploma.

Elementary Newcomer Program

Marissa Carlton, Principal
20 School House Road
Pine Island, NY 10969
Phone: 845-291-0200, Ext. 9.

Secondary Newcomer Program

Barbara Gasperetti, Principal
Chester Academy Satellite
64 Hambletonian Ave.
Chester, NY  10918
Phone: 845-469-3995 

Newcomer GED Program 

Barbara Gasperetti, Principal
Chester Academy Satellite
64 Hambletonian Ave.
Chester, NY  10918
Phone: 845-469-3995 

• K-5  in a 8:1+1 or 9:1+3 class ratios

Serves the needs of K-5 students who have been diagnosed Autistic or have other speech and language concerns. Students in the Otisville Satellite program receive intensive speech therapy support along with occupational therapy and counseling.

Pilar Rocha, Principal
2525 Mount Hope Road
Otisville, NY  10963

Phone: 845-355-5815

• K-6 in classrooms with ratios of 6:1+2 and 9:1+3

Serves students with disabilities. Academic and behavioral support is provided to students who are either state tested or alternately assessed and are responsive to behavioral support systems within the classroom and program-wide PBIS.

Kelley O’Neill, Principal
20 School House Road
Pine Island, NY 10969

Phone: 845-291-0200, Ext.  9.

• Students age 5-21 with varying degrees of cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities in either a 6:1+2 or 9:1+3 setting

Instructional spaces are designed to meet the unique needs of all students, including medically fragile students. Educators, nurses, and related service providers actively work with families to develop shared goals and plans that support student success. Secondary students enrolled in this program work toward earning a SACC exiting credential.

Kelley O'Neill, Principal
53 Gibson Road
Goshen, NY  10924

Phone: 845-291-0200, Ext. 10280 
Fax: 845-291-0279

• Ages 5-21 in 6:1+2 and 9:1+3 classrooms.

STRIVE is a highly-individualized, visually structured and supported language-based program serving the needs of children and young adults on the Autism Spectrum.  The main goals of the STRIVE program are to grow independence and flexibility, develop self-advocacy, and build social-emotional and employability skills to enable students to be productive and active members of the school community and beyond. 
Secondary students enrolled in this program work toward earning a SACC exiting credential.

Jodie Maassen, Principal
53 Gibson Road
Goshen, NY 10924

Phone: 845-291-0200, Ext. 10290
Fax: 845-291-0125